Jeremy Stephens vs. Marcus Davis in the works for UFC 125

A lightweight bout between Jeremy Stephens and Marcus Davis is in the works for UFC 125 on New Years day.

Stephens (18-6, 5-5 UFC) dropped a close split decision to Melvin Guillard at UFC 119. The loss snapped Stephens' two-fight winning streak.

Davis (17-7, 9-5 UFC) will drop to lightweight for the first time in his career after dropping three of his past four fights at welterweight. Most recently, Davis lost by technical submission to Nate Diaz at UFC 118, earning Fight of the Night honors in the process.

Stephens last three fights:
Loss (Split Decision) Melvin Guillard - UFC 119
Win (Split Decision) Sam Stout - UFC 113
Win (TKO - Cut) Justin Buchholz - UFC Fight Night 19

Davis last three fights:
Loss (Technical Submission - Guillotine Choke) Nate Diaz - UFC 118
Win (TKO - Punches) Jonathan Goulet - UFC 113
Loss (KO - Knees) Ben Saunders - UFC 106

Source: MMA Junkie